[Treatment of calcaneal interarticular fracture by open reduction and internal fixation].

Objective: To investigate the clinical outcome of open reduction and internal fixation of calcaneal interarticular fractures.

Methods: From August 1998, 38 calcanneal interarticular fractures in 35 cases, including 8 of type II, 14 of type III and 16 of type IV according to Sander's classification, were treated by open reduction to restore the posterior articular facet, subtalar facet, Bohler angle and Gissane's angle, following internal fixation by plastic titanic alloy plate. Thirty-three calcanneal interarticular fractures were followed up for 6 to 22 months, 12.

[Application of antero-lateral femoral free skin flap in the repair of hand injuries].

From July 1988 to Jan 1990, 7 cases of hand injuries with skin defects have been reconstructed using anterolateral femoral free flaps. Reconstruction was successful. The anterolateral femoral flap was suitable for the skin defect in the dorsum and wrist of the hand.